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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1969
Page
5
Saco Police Chief Robert Foran returns to duty after a lengthy illness that began May 3. He praises the department for carrying on at top form during his absence and expresses happiness to be back in command.
During the chief's absence the force is led by Deputy Chief Alfred Cote who carries on leadership duties and oversees daily operations. The arrangement keeps the department functioning and maintains command continuity until the superior returns.
Biddeford police report a rear end collision on Main Street yesterday involving Gilman F E Seaver 56 of Ss Promenade Ave and George H Simard 57 of 40 Clifford St. No injuries were reported.
Washington reports the Nixon administration ready to negotiate an end to B52 raids in South Vietnam in exchange for enemy steps to de escalate the war. In Saigon two U S Marine regiments to be withdrawn before Christmas suffer 23 killed and 58 wounded along the DMZ. Nixon also asks the Supreme Court to protect Negro homeowners rights to use recreation facilities. Witnesses for Clem ent Haynsworth nomination press hearings as Senate Judiciary Committee faced criticism over alleged discrimination. Congress and the administration clash after a brief bipartisan honeymoon.
Hart Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary announces installation of officers at Washington Street hall Biddeford last night led by President Mrs Henry Ross Sr A supper at 630 pm then installation ceremonies and a concluding dance A donation to St Louis Regional High School yearbook noted and thanks read from several families
President Nixon opened his first U N speech urging peaceful solutions to Vietnam and Middle East tensions. Egyptian uncertainty looms as President Nasser reportedly out of action due to illness. In Los Angeles, most of the city's 25 000 teachers pledged a boycott.
AP reports questions over whether the U S Army tested nerve gas on Mauna Loa slopes in 1957 and 1966 while another bulletin notes drug policy experts arguing for reform. Scuba death near Ware Massachusetts prompts search and recovery efforts as officials cite a drowning incident.
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